Page-19 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
Swachh Shakti 2019
The Swachh Shakti 2019, a convention of Women Sarpanches was held at Kurukshetra in Haryana. The convention was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister also distributed the Swachh Shakti 2019 awards on the occasion. The Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM)
The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) announced in the interim budget 2019 has been notified by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Features of the PM-SYM PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme on a 50:50 basis where ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Report on Determining Methodology for Fixing National Minimum Wage
The expert committee under the Chairmanship Dr Anoop Satpathy has submitted its report on “Determining the Methodology for Fixation of the National Minimum Wage to the Government of India. The Expert committee was asked to examine and review the norms and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
LADIS Portal Launched
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) launched a new portal LADIS – Least Available Depth to aid in ensuring of optimum use of National Waterways. LADIS An assured depth of waterway is required for seamless movement of vessels. The Portal will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Sushil Chandra appointed new Election Commissioner
The President has appointed Sushil Chandra as the new Election Commissioner. Sushil Chandra’s appointment fills the vacancy caused after the retirement of O.P. Rawat, as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Sushil Chandra will join other two members of the Commission, Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
FIH Player of the Year Awards
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year Awards are the annual awards for the best men’s and women’s player in international hockey in a given calendar year as determined by a peer and public vote. FIH Awards 2019 ..